Expedited shipping: Answering the 5 most common questions
June 2, 2019
When you have goods that need to deliver right now, there's no time to waste. Time constraints are exactly why you may be interested in expedited shipping. In this post, we take a look at the most common questions surrounding expedited shipping in an effort to help you decide when this option is a fit.
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Finding the best LTL rates with Freightquote by C.H. Robinson's Volume API technology.
May 23, 2019
Shipping can be one of the most time-consuming and frustrating challenges facing small business owners. But, with our Volume API technology, the process can be simplified and the best available rates can be acquired.
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10 most common freight shipping questions.
May 21, 2019
The freight shipping process can appear complex on the surface, especially to first time shippers. While we all wish shipping freight could be as simple as sending a message in a bottle, the reality is, there are a number of regulations and processes in place to ensure valuable freight is safely delivered to its final destination. In this list, we've put together 10 of the most common freight shipping questions to help clear the air and simplify the process from start to finish.
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How to File a Freight Claim: Guidelines to make sure you are prepared
May 4, 2019
Accidents happen. Whether you’re a small business owner or a logistics professional, you will very likely encounter a time when a shipment is damaged in transit. When this occurs, freight claims come into play.
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Entering into rate contracts to insulate year-round costs.
April 22, 2019
Supply and demand fluctuate, making rate contracts very important to your business. Learn how a rate contract can help ease the financial pressure off of your business during times of imbalance.
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Bill of lading (BOL): What you need to know.
April 19, 2019
The bill of lading (BOL) can act as a legally binding document between the carrier and shipper that specifies all of the details needed to process a freight shipment.
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Special delivery: Limited access shipping.
April 7, 2019
The phrase special delivery often creates a sense of excitement that someone is about to get something really great. Well, if one considers extra fees a prize, they’re in luck!
It’s more likely, though, someone is not expecting to pay extra for a delivery to a location considered special, which are more commonly called Limited Access or Non-Commercial destinations.
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How to tell if it’s time to upgrade your truckload shipping strategy.
March 11, 2019
Success in the freight industry can hinge on market demand shifts and the preparation for them. See if your truckload shipping strategy has you ready for these types of shifts.
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Accuracy counts when quoting LTL shipments.
February 22, 2019
You're looking for the best rate on your ltl shipment, so where do you start? Learn more about the impact that accuracy has on your LTL shipping quote.
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Rise of the machines: How dimensionalizers are revolutionizing LTL.
January 30, 2019
As technology continues to develop it's no surprise that the freight industry is developing along with it. Learn how technology advancements through the use of dimensionalizers are impacting LTL shipping.
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